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South Korean Court Approves Arrest of Former President

A South Korean court has granted permission for the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he ignored three summonses from the country’s corruption investigation agency. Yoon is being investigated for alleged abuse of power and other misconduct involving high-ranking government
December 31, 2024

Tragic Truck Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives

A devastating truck accident in southern Ethiopia has left at least 71 people dead, with many others injured, in what has become one of the country’s deadliest road accidents in recent years. The crash occurred in the Bona district, located in the
December 31, 2024

Putin Withdraws Russia from Global Nuclear Pact

 Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally withdrawn the country from the Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Program (MNEPR), a long-standing international agreement focused on nuclear safety and environmental protection. The decision marks another step in Russia’s retreat from global arms control and environmental frameworks
December 30, 2024

Russia Rejects Trump’s NATO Delay Proposal

Russia has firmly dismissed a proposal from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to postpone Ukraine’s NATO membership as part of a potential peace agreement. The proposal, which suggested delaying Ukraine’s accession to the alliance by 20 years, was aimed at easing tensions and
December 30, 2024

Trump Urges EU to Buy US Energy or Face Tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump has issued a bold challenge to the European Union (EU), calling for the bloc to significantly increase its purchase of American oil and gas. Trump argues this would help reduce the substantial trade deficit between the two economic powers,
December 30, 2024

Kenya Leads Eastern Africa in Diaspora Inflows

Kenya continues to dominate diaspora remittances in Eastern Africa, receiving $4.8 billion in 2024, according to newly released World Bank statistics. This figure dwarfs Somalia’s $1.73 billion and Uganda’s $1.49 billion, cementing Kenya’s position as a leader in leveraging financial support from
December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, Former US President, Dies at 100

The 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter,  has died at the age of 100. He passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from
December 30, 2024

Former Simba CEO Appointed as Rwanda’s Sports Secretary

François Régis Uwayezu, a seasoned administrator with a diverse career in sports and public service, has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary in Rwanda’s Ministry of Sports. This announcement, made by Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on December 20, 2024, follows a presidential
December 21, 2024
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